Cross-Contact: So, That's a Thing?My college-aged son has a tree nut allergy. He worked at a movie theater to slowly pay his way through college. My son is VERY careful about tree nut ingredients...reactionscomments
Weddings, Food Allergies, and How to ManageWedding season is officially here, and we all know how stressful it can be to attend an event when you deal with food allergies. You may ask yourself, "What kinds...reactionscomments
Is the Impact of Living With Allergies Often Underestimated?My family and I attended the Legislative Briefing for Allergy & Asthma Day on Capitol Hill. We visit our DC representatives each May to advocate for allergies and asthma. Our...reactions4comments
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and AllergiesUndoubtedly, most of us who deal with allergies and other chronic health conditions deal with some fear of missing out (FOMO). Unsurprisingly, we can't exactly live an altogether "normal" life...reactions3comments
Common Food Label Terms and What They MeanFood packages are designed to entice you to buy the food tucked inside. Part of that design includes words like "zero calories" or "less fat than the leading brand." But...reactions1comment
4 Quick Tips for Grocery Shopping With Food AllergiesThe dreaded grocery store haul. We all have to do it at some point, and I don't think anyone enjoys grocery shopping. At least, I know I don't. It is...reactions1comment
What Is a Chef Card for Food Allergies?Have you ever heard of a chef card? I learned about the chef card from a friend who has grown up with multiple food allergies. She has learned to take...reactions3comments
Navigating Through Life Post-pandemicWho knew the world would experience such a drastic change in late 2019? The world's events include wars, rising energy, and fuel costs. For the UK, leaving the European Union...reactions3comments
Allergies and Stress: My Top 5 Techniques for ReliefStress is something everyone inevitably deals with. It is one of the many commonalities of this human experience. Understanding how much stress impacts people with allergies and other chronic conditions...reactions1comment
Can You Outgrow Your Allergies as an Adult?Having been allergic to several things throughout my life, I often think about when I will become old and frail if I'm lucky enough to get to such an age...reactions1comment
My Experience With NAET for Food AllergiesHave you ever tried NAET? It stands for Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques. In a nutshell, it is a non-invasive, drug free method of alleviating allergies. Although NAET is not backed by robust scientific...reactions12comments
Food & Environmental Allergies: Things to Consider When I TravelAllergies can make traveling more challenging — and more interesting. I have food and environmental allergies, but I don't let that stop me from taking trips. I prepare in advance...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
Halotherapy: My First Salt Therapy ExperienceRecently, I had the pleasure of going to a salt cave for a session. I had wanted to do it for quite a while since I learned about salt caves...reactions2comments
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA DollarsIf you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend the money in those accounts, especially when living...reactionscomments
Were You Diagnosed With a Seafood Allergy as an Adult?30 years ago, my husband and I were broke college students. And like most college students, we were trying to eat on a dime. That meant lots of spaghetti, ramen...reactions2comments
Drained by Allergic AsthmaI'm allergic to food, medications, synthetic iron, synthetic sugars, and have allergic asthma which can be quite severe. This has impacted my life in too many ways to count. It's...reactions1comment
Raising Awareness for Allergies Among Family, Friends, and Co-workersAllergy awareness might bring thoughts of donating to research and participating in local walks. Awareness activities aim to increase knowledge of an issue to help those it affects. People with...reactionscomments
Dealing With Food Allergies Is ExhaustingDealing with food allergies is exhausting. The constant planning and anxiety that comes with having a list of foods you need to avoid can be debilitating. For me, it becomes...reactions6comments
Can Honey Help Relieve Allergies?Every spring, the concept of using honey to treat allergies comes up. Inevitably, one of my friends will post on social media asking other moms for ideas to treat their...reactions11comments
